11 May 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
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The notorious solitary life prisoner Jesse Pomeroy at Charlestown prison showed signs of breakdown during Governor Walsh’s inspection. Guards drew aside the iron shutter isolating him as the governor stopped at his cell, revealing a striking moment in his long confinement.
For the first time since his imprisonment, Pomeroy has been brought into contact with a chief executive.
Continued on page R Second Col. UTC references to moon phases from first quarter May 5 to new moon May 24, and daily times for lights and lamps. Mentions anniversaries including Minnesota admission in 1858 Garibaldi in 1860 and ships Fox and Merrimac events with a note about President Wilson a year ago urging California veto.
Fair and cooler conditions expected in Boston and vicinity Monday with a decline in temperatures. Tuesday brings unsettled weather with moderate west to northwest winds across New England, according to the national forecast.
Chicago edged Detroit 1 to 0 as Cleveland routed St. Louis 4 to 0 in another regional game. Local standings reflect Chicago and Cleveland with strong road showings this period.
Cat lovers across Massachusetts protest a proposed law requiring cat licensing and authorizing a 50 cent reward for killing unlicensed cats. Humane groups rescue groups and owners urge representatives to oppose the bill now pending amendments and engrossment in the House.
The famed soprano Lillian Nordica died in Batavia Java tonight from pneumonia after exposure during a shipwreck on the Australian coast. She had been touring the Antipodes on a concert circuit.
Singer Mune Nordica had been ill since the Tasman passenger steamer ran ashore on Bramble Bay December 23. Nervous prostration led to pneumonia. She was cared for at Thursday Island by a physician until April 1 and sailed for Batavia against medical advice. Arrival brought poor health. three weeks’ improvement then relapse and doctors lost hope.
Lillian Nordica born May 12 1857 in Maine rose from a farmer family near to study at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Her father Edwin Norton ran a farm while she pursued musical training and later achieved national prominence.
Opponents vow to appeal to Senate if the bill passes the House and, should it pass both chambers, plan to urge the Governor to veto. The note continues on Page 6 First Column.
An early morning attempt to derail the Owl express from Boston to New York on the New Haven railroad involved placing steel rails on the tracks. The engineer spotted the obstruction and the heavy engine ploughed through half the pile, with investigators from the railroad and local authorities probing the incident.
New York May 10. Police arrested ten people during an attempted demonstration inside the Calvary Baptist Church auditorio against John D Rockefeller Jr who teaches Sunday school there. Rockefeller was absent at his Pocantico Hills country home. The demonstrators formed the Church of the Revolution led by Bouck White. White and nine followers, including a woman, were removed to patrol wagons and ambulances.
During a church service in a crowded auditorium, White resisted removal after the sermon text was announced. He lunged toward the pulpit shouting I am here to speak the truth prompting detectives to seize him and his followers. Two others were injured and arraignment followed on a common complaint of disorderly conduct.
Long awaited assault on Tampico reported as fighting rages with oil wells on fire. Badger cable steamer carrying war munitions for Huerta remains at Vera Cruz and cargo not yet landed. Mexican minister protests U.S. seizure of lighthouse.
New England readies to honor fallen soldiers as the Montana arrives at Charles Town navy yard with 17 bodies from the Mexican conflict. The armored cruiser, with flags at half mast, completed its homeward voyage into New York harbor amid salutes.
Preparations are complete for full military honors as the drab war vessel completes its journey. Corporal Daniel Aloysius Haggerty of Cambridge is the first to fall in the Vera Cruz battle, with Rufus Edward Percy of Concord New Hampshire and Walter L. Watson of Orleans also to be honored. President Wilson will meet the Montana at the Brooklyn navy yard this morning at 10 o clock. New York will claim its dead as the warship proceeds to the city with a brief ceremony planned before weighing anchor.
President Wilson departed for New York late tonight to attend memorial ceremonies in Brooklyn naval yard honoring the marines and blue jackets who fell at Vera Cruz. Secretary Tumulty and Secret Service accompany him. he travels with part of the Senate and House delegations and reps from Vera Cruz victims' districts.
The notice mentions an event scheduled for Thursday and possibly Friday at the home of his parents in Cambridge with a continuation in the S-Third Column.
Rebel reinforcements begin attack on Tampico as oil wells burn. Officials report print correspondents arrested in Mexico City have been released. Huerta mediation delegates reach Vera Cruz and depart on a German steamer. Villa orders a general attack on Saltillo and an assault on San Luis Potosi with 20 000 troops. Wilson names Justice Lamar and Frederick W Lehmann as U S delegates to the mediation convention.
Foreign Minister Ruiz says U S torpedo boats and a transport appeared off Lobos island between Vera Cruz and Tampico and landed a party to seize lighthouse tenders who were later released after surrendering lighthouse instruments. Mediators urged to represent U S actions to end the armistice.
Reports say Tam pico faces the fiercest fighting of the revolution with oil wells and tanks burning and portions of the town on fire. Americans aboard US warships, others scattered in the oil district, as artillery from 20 heavy guns batter the federal center led by General Ignacio Morelos Zaragoza against General Pablo Gonzales. Continued on Page 4- First Column.
Refugees arriving in Vera Cruz report a man named Burwell said to be Secretary Daniels nephew has been killed by rebels at Ozuluama near Tampico. The report is unconfirmed.
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